Wyndham Clark Breaks Silence After Damaging Oakmont Country Club’s Locker Room

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 2:51 PM ET

The challenges faced by the golfers at last week's U.S. Open were well-documented. One golfer who appeared to allow his emotions get the best of him was Wyndham Clark.

The 31-year-old golfer was alleged to have damaged two lockers at the historic Oakmont Country Club. "No Laying Up" podcast host Tron Carter confirmed via social media that multiple sources knew the locker-room damage was placed squarely on Clark.

On Thursday, Clark addressed his misdeeds and attempted to take accountability.

"I've had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows," said Clark. "I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened. But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA, and kind of focus on the rest of this year."

Wyndham Clark on damaging lockers at Oakmont:

"I've had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows. I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened. But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA,…
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This year's U.S. Open was a difficult event for the entire field. Clark's lashing out in the Oakmont locker room came after he failed to make the cut. The eventual winner, J.J. Spaun, finished the four-day event with just a 1-under-par final total as every other golfer finished above par.

However, this is far from the first time Clark has shown flashes of poor sportsmanship.

Earlier this season, during the final round of the PGA Championship, Clark tossed his driver into an advertising board and, in doing so, just missed hitting an event marshal.

Clark issued an apology after that incident as well.

Rory McIlroy, the world's No. 2 golfer, also unleashed some frustration during his play at Oakmont. He threw his club after a poor tee shot, smashing a nearby tee marker during last Friday's round.

Clark, a Denver, Colorado, native, is still seeking his first PGA win this season. He has played in 16 events in 2025, with one top-10 finish and four top-25 finishes. He has made 12 cuts, missed three and had one withdrawal.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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